"Our Patriarch is the chief Taoist Master of the Nine States, the lord of the Central State, conferred with the title of Central Yellow Heaven Taoist Lord."

"Now that the Empress has fallen and the Divine Court has collapsed, within the Three Realms, my lord is destined to be revered. It won't be long before my lord becomes the next Supreme Emperor who will rule over the Three Realms."

"If you pledge allegiance to my lord now, you will not only survive this sudden catastrophe, but also earn merits akin to riding the dragon. In the future, you might be granted the title of Divine Venerate or Taoist Master and hold sway over a region."

Lu Chengfeng took a deep breath. The reason he wasted words with this person was simply that he had exerted himself too hard just now. Even the Three-Life Golden Lotus couldn't recover immediately; thus, he needed a moment to catch his breath.

But now... he had already recovered.

"Have you finished?"

His eyes glowed with golden light, the Divine Bone at his brow becoming increasingly brilliant, and the entire person exuded an incomparably fierce aura.

Divine Monarch Zhenyue felt slightly uneasy, sensing that the other's gaze was somewhat terrifying. "Demon Subduing Venerate, you should be a wise person. With the downfall of the Empress, chaos in the Three Realms is inevitable. You..."

"No need for your concern, I'll send you on your way first." Lu Chengfeng erupted with dazzling golden light, burning like a golden flame. "Die for me!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Crack!

The entire Celestial Palace seemed to shatter as if it were directly cleaved apart, the sound more terrifying than thunder. Subsequently, a vast ocean-like azure light surged up, engulfing the entire universe.

With a boom, the four corners of the world trembled, and Divine Monarch Zhenyue's face turned pale as he let out a desperate roar, "Demon Subduing Venerate, your recklessness will lead you to a bad end one day."

In frenzy, he mobilized his Zhen Yue Divine Techniques, trying to carve a path to survival under that azure sky.

But no matter how high the mountains, they remained beneath the azure sky.

Cyan Nether Palace is the Tao Field of Cyan Nether Celestial Venerable. Even the spontaneous activation of a corner of its Grand Array's power can crush a so-called Divine Monarch like an ant.

A Divine Monarch's trump card might be able to momentarily withstand a Celestial Venerate, indicating that for a Celestial Venerate to crush other beings is merely a matter of thought. Crushing a Divine Monarch might just take an extra breath.

After all, even blocking a single finger of a Celestial Venerate is something the so-called Dharma Form Great Power would boast about.

In the current Three Realms, it's been far too long since Immortals, Buddhas, and deities have seen a Celestial Venerate act.

Everyone only knows that a First Grade Divine Being can rival a Celestial Venerate and contend with them.

But they've long forgotten that even a Taoist Master or Divine Venerate isn't a true Celestial Venerate, let alone a mere Divine Monarch.

Therefore, even if Divine Monarch Zhenyue was aglow, with his Dharma Form and Great Tao Divine Techniques surging and manifesting a magnificent Divine Mountain to carve a path of survival.

Yet, the moment Cyan Nether Palace descended, time and space seemed to freeze. He widened his eyes in shock, unable to move at all.

"Rumble!"

Beneath the azure sky, escape was impossible.

This was utterly unavoidable; beneath the overwhelming azure light, Divine Monarch Zhenyue was compelled to brace himself, arms shaking as the Divine Mountain Dharma Form behind him struck towards the heavens.

But the power of this azure sky was too formidable. It instantly shattered that Divine Mountain Dharma Form, pressing down with all-encompassing light, completely engulfing him.

The few other powerful entities who had planned to strike wore expressions of fear on their faces as they frantically retreated. From afar, they saw an azure ocean-like expanse descend, pressing down on Divine Monarch Zhenyue.

Then, with a squelch!

The Divine Mountain collapsed, blood flowed, and his body was crushed into a pool of thick blood, dead beyond dead.

Not long after, the hundred thousand miles of azure light dissipated.

The Immortals, Buddhas, and deities from afar watched, only to see Lu Chengfeng in a black robe, holding up Cyan Nether Palace with both hands, resembling an Ancient Demon God. That ferocious, brutal aura sent shivers down everyone's spines.

"Run!!"

At this moment, no one dared to covet Cyan Nether Palace further. Those Divine Monarch Great Powers who were once greedy began to flee madly.

The Divine Court is vast, full of treasures. Now that it has collapsed, and the Celestial Realm is in chaos, opportunities are everywhere. There's no need for them to compete for these opportunities with such a fierce god.

Three famous Divine Monarchs in the entire Celestial Realm died at the hands of this ruthless man, proving his strength and methods. Such an existence, apart from a few, who would dare provoke?

After repelling his enemies, Lu Chengfeng wasted no time and shouted to Red Dog, "Go!"

He held up Cyan Nether Palace, descending beneath the Nine Heavens.

Red Dog also transformed into a red light and followed.

Soon after they left, a great sun suddenly rose in the Celestial Realm, heading toward Shenxiao Palace.

"Celestial Patrol Divine Venerate, where are you going?" A sea of thunder descended, supporting a palace gate, blocking the path of the great sun.

"Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate, are you going to block me?" From within the great sun, a pair of golden eyes came into view, exuding a cold aura, seemingly like the Heavenly Dao, icy and merciless.

"You shall not trespass upon His Majesty's Divine Palace with impudence!" Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate declared as a thundering guillotine began to form within the sea of thunder, exuding a fierce aura of slaughter, threatening even immortals and gods.

"If you dare to trespass again, today I shall cut you down!"

This Divine Venerate, who wielded the Divine Court's punishment, was a close confidant of the Empress, known for his fairness and feared by the deities.

"Emperor Shenxiao has already fallen, and Shenxiao Heaven has collapsed. If no one supports the sky, chaos in the Three Realms would be inevitable." Celestial Patrol Divine Venerate spoke with an overwhelming majesty that was soul-stirring, "Since she has fallen, who else but me can master the Three Realms?"

"What audacity!" Upon hearing this, Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate was thoroughly enraged, the terrifying thundering guillotine exuding the aura of heavenly punishment, crashing down with a mighty force.

"Do you think you're worthy of ruling the Three Realms?"

Rumble!

An intimidating Divine Spear suddenly emerged from the void, clashing with the thundering guillotine in a deafening blast.

A beautiful Dragon Maiden with dragon horns held a long spear, blocking Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate, speaking in a cold tone, "I'll handle him. Secure Shenxiao Palace swiftly—the Gods' List should be inside."

"Alright!" The great sun spoke, Celestial Patrol Divine Venerate not the least bit surprised by the situation, and with a swift heavenly flight, reached the front of Shenxiao Palace instantly.

"Earth Mother Dragon Venerate, are you, too, going to betray the Divine Court with Celestial Patrol Divine Venerate?" The gates of a palace within the vast sea of thunder clattered open, revealing the figure of Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate.

"Thunder God, the Empress has fallen; this is an unchangeable reality." Earth Mother Dragon Venerate, holding the Divine Spear, stood before Thunderous Sound, saying in a light tone, "With the Empress gone, no one can maintain the Divine Court—chaos in the Three Realms is on the horizon."

"With Celestial Patrol Venerate as my partner, who in the Three Realms can oppose us?!"

"As long as Celestial Patrol can secure Shenxiao Hall, he will surely be able to support the sky. Even if it can't restore the Divine Court's former glory, it can at least ensure that the entire Three Realms doesn't fall into chaos."

"Don't forget, we still have those three Celestial Venerates... Do you really want the Three Realms to end up in their hands?"

"No matter what, we are all born of the Divine Court, and our aim is to maintain the stability of the Three Realms."

"And once those three take control of the Celestial Realm, you know the consequences better than I do."

Earth Mother Dragon Monarch spoke, "Thunder God, join us? As long as we unite, we can continue maintaining the stability of the Celestial Realm—this sky won't collapse."

Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate showed signs of hesitation. He knew all too well the terrifying consequences of the Empress's fall; he merely didn't want Shenxiao Palace to fall into others' hands by instinct.

But now, he no longer had the power to stop them.

While he hesitated, a thunderous sound erupted from the Nine States below the realm.

Suddenly, Sumeru Continent, Purple Mansion Continent, and Great Sage Continent separated from Divine State, emitting three beams of divine light that reached the Nine Heavens, with the aura of Celestial Venerates spreading across the Three Realms.

"Alright, I agree with you!" Upon witnessing this, Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate's heart sank immediately, no longer hesitating and agreed directly.

Earth Mother Dragon Monarch's face lit up with joy, "Good!"

"You'll come with me to Shenxiao Palace to aid Celestial Patrol's efforts."

Thunderous Sound and Universal Transformation Divine Venerate nodded silently, and the two quickly made their way toward Shenxiao Palace.

For surely, Celestial Patrol Divine Venerate wasn't the only one eyeing Shenxiao Palace.